Bob Ott To Retire From Cobb Commission At End Of Term
Bob Ott announced at the Cobb County Commission meeting this morning that he will not seek re-election, deciding instead to retire at the end of his term.
Ott’s name has been floated for a few other positions including a possible run for County Commission Chairman or even the Mayor of a future City of East Cobb. He’s instead opting to step away from politics, at least for now.
The public persona of Commissioner Ott is that he’s been the “true conservative” of the Cobb Commission for most of his tenure. It’s worth noting that his service indicated a vote “for” the Braves stadium of revolving name. He also has been Cobb’s designee on study committees for transit as a deal was negotiated to help bring Cobb under The ATL transit umbrella.
I don’t point these things out to discredit his conservative credentials. They are solid.
I say this because in a day and age when politicians and public figures find it easier to gain applause by playing to their base and fighting anything that can gain broad consensus, there’s still a role for those with deep rooted ideology to work pragmatically with those they disagree.
Potholes don’t get filled by partisan paving crews, and 911 services don’t screen for ideology.
Bob’s ideology remains sound and in tact. Cobb remains a better place to live because of his service.
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Charlie
Founder of GeorgiaPol.com; Now weekly columnist Very interested in Georgia and Georginas. Interest in politics is waning daily.
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Karen Handel sent over the following note on Commissioner Ott. Ott has served as co-chairman on her Congressional campaigns:
Bob Ott has served Cobb County with great distinction and is one of the finest public servants I have ever known. He leads with integrity and great care, always putting the interests of the people he serves first.
His accomplishments are many — from fighting tax increases, streamlining processes and reducing costs, crafting community-enhancing master plans for key corridors, and ensuring that the stadium project was a positive for the citizens.
When the toll of the opioid crisis became evident in Cobb County, Bob immediately took action, standing up and securing investments in awareness and prevention programs that have saved lives. Bob’s leadership on the commission will be greatly missed, but his heart for and commitment to Cobb County continues. Steve and I thank Bob and Judy for their incredible service.